Boxing is coming to ESPN+ on Saturday, August 24 with an afternoon scrap between Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde. Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KO) will be defending his WBO lightweight heayweight championship in his home country of Russia against the undefeated challenger Yarde (18-0, 17 KO).
Yarde is eight years younger than the 36-year-old Kovalev and has knocked out all but one of his opponents, but Kovalev is still a major step up in competition for the UK boxer. Kovalev also has the lure of a win catapulting him into the picture as a potential next opponent for Canelo Alvarez.
Bouts on the undercard for Saturday afternoon’s event include Ilunga Makabu vs. Aleksei Papin in a cruiserweight bout and heavyweights Eveny Romanov and Dario German Balmacedo going head-to-head.
All of the information you need to catch Kovalev vs. Yarde from the opening bout can be seen below.
Kovalev vs. Yarde: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: Kovalev vs. Yarde
Date: Saturday, August 24
Location: Chelyabinsk, Russia
Venue: Traktor Sport Palace
Main Card Time: 12:30 P.M. EST
Broadcast: ESPN+
How To Watch Kovalev vs. Yarde Online
Your best bet for watching Kovalev vs Yarde via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go. ESPN+ is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand content on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial. L
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream the event online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV also offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Kovalev vs. Yarde On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch today’s fights on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the fight for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.